Bauchi by-election: Police arrest 50 armed suspects

Govt raises alarm over voters’ arrests
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From Paul Orude, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government has raised concerns over the alleged arrest of voters by security personnel during Saturday’s by-elections in the state, calling for the immediate release of those detained.
The state Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, made the call while inspecting the conduct of the election at Fuchukuwa Polling Unit in Sakwa Ward of Zaki Local Government Area on Saturday.
Jatau expressed concern that some voters were allegedly prevented from casting their ballots, saying such actions could undermine the peaceful conduct of...